Add 32/6 and 35/40, Solve 5 2/6 + 35/40 as a fraction

Add 32/6 and 35/40

1^st number: 5 2/6, 2^nd number: 35/40

32/6 + 35/40 is 149/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
32/6 = 32 × 20/6 × 20 = 640/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
Add the two like fractions:
640/120 + 105/120 = 640 + 105/120 = 745/120
745/120 simplified gives 149/24
So, 32/6 + 35/40 = 149/24
In mixed form: 65/24

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